general News
Stay updated with the latest general news, articles, and updates.
Uganda election result: Yoweri Museveni beats Bobi Wine to win a seventh term - BBC
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term - AP News
President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away. Some are kicking around. These include a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar and the U.S. ann…
A head-on car crash sidelined a young mom. A rare transplant was the only option to get her life back. - CBS News
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Plane vanishes after losing contact with ATC as residents ‘hear explosion’ - The US Sun
The aircraft was carrying 11 when it seemed to disappear into thin air
Syrian army moves into east Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw - BBC
This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.
6 signs the AI race just entered a new phase - Axios
From Castro’s prisons to the College Football Playoff title game: Mario Cristobal’s only-in-Miami road to football success - CNN
On Monday night, Mario Cristobal – a second generation Cuban American, the son and grandson of Cuban exiles, and one-time resident of 6713 SW 25th Street – will lead the University of Miami onto the Hard Rock Stadium field for the College Football Playoff nat…
From ‘A+’ grade to ‘we can’t stand this much longer,’ Georgia voters take stock of Trump’s first year back in office - CNN
Franz Rowland has heard President Donald Trump endlessly brag about a roaring economy, but he’s seen few signs of it from his cotton farm here in southern Georgia.
How Ukrainians Are Protecting Their Homes Against Russia’s Winter Offensive - Kyiv Post
Kyiv faces up to 20 hours without electricity each day after relentless Russian strikes, yet residents are finding creative ways to cope with the blackout.
Minnesota officials ask protesters to stay peaceful ahead of weekend demonstrations in the state - CBS News
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.
The Real Reason the DOJ’s Rampage Against Trump’s Enemies Kicked Up a Notch This Week - Slate
It’s not your imagination. Trump’s DOJ really is getting worse.
A scientist questioned new microplastics findings. Then other researchers fired back. - The Washington Post
A prominent scientist criticized microplastics research methods. Others are defending the work.
TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube - The Verge
TCL’s PlayCube is very bright for a portable projector with a clever twisting design that doesn’t need a tripod.
Xi’s Enforcers Punished Nearly a Million in 2025—and China’s Leader Wants More - The Wall Street Journal
Ugandan presidential candidate abducted by military, opposition party says - The Washington Post
Bobi Wine, the pop star-turned-politician who is contesting President Yoweri Museveni’s rule, was forced into a helicopter and flown to an unknown location as votes are tallied, his party said.
SpaceX launches its 1st national security mission of 2026, sending US spy satellites to orbit - Space
The NROL-105 mission lifted off from California on Friday (Jan. 16) at 11:39 p.m. ET.
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland - AP News
U.S. President Donald Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland. Trump didn't provide details Friday. Trump for months has insisted that the U.S. should control Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of N…
Trump bought $1M in Netflix, Warner Bros. bonds after merger announcement - The Washington Post
The president bought the bonds days after saying he’d be “involved” in deciding whether to approve the $83 billion deal.’
Jaylon Tyson punctuates career night with game-winning assist in Cavs’ 117-115 comeback over Sixers - Cleveland.com
The short-handed Cavs rallied back in the fourth quarter, stunning the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-115, on Friday night.
‘NFL Live’ crew horrified to realize they unanimously picked Texans to beat Patriots - Awful Announcing
When ESPN's "NFL Live" crew realized they had all selected the Houston Texans to upset the New England Patriots, they were horrified.